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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc

L26 MMLMOT history

L26 MML is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 172,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L26 MML grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
172,538 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 MML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 MML was last recorded at 172,538 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 5,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,204 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,334 miles
Average per year
11,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,538 miles
  • 2025 – 167,204 miles
  • 2023 – 159,890 miles
  • 2020 – 155,506 miles
  • 2019 – 140,597 miles
  • 2018 – 125,507 miles
  • 2017 – 110,266 miles
  • 2016 – 90,960 miles
  • 2015 – 70,857 miles
  • 2013 – 32,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,538 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes covered by under panels

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    172,538 miles
    Test number
    331705924099
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes covered by under panels

  2. Fail172,538 miles (+5,334)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,538 miles
    Test number
    884916154378
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes covered by under panels

  3. Pass167,204 miles (+7,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    167,204 miles
    Test number
    777713891440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass159,890 miles (+4,384)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,890 miles
    Test number
    956028212522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,506 miles (+14,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    155,506 miles
    Test number
    802221322989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    140,597 miles
    Test number
    968032157142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,597 miles (+15,090)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,597 miles
    Test number
    796851076416
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass125,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,507 miles
    Test number
    527408480822
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  9. Fail125,507 miles (+15,241)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,507 miles
    Test number
    313566520409
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  10. Pass110,266 miles (+19,306)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,266 miles
    Test number
    768284787205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,960 miles (+20,103)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,960 miles
    Test number
    799294103787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,857 miles (+38,718)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,857 miles
    Test number
    909693615091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,139 miles (+10,754)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    32,139 miles
    Test number
    129838943359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,385 miles
    Test number
    237143133441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,385 miles2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,385 miles
    Test number
    458399423102
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteInner sidewalls on both rear tyres splitting

Questions about L26 MML

Does L26 MML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 MML is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 MML?
The MOT on L26 MML is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 MML done?
L26 MML was recorded at 172,538 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 11,447 miles a year.
Has L26 MML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 MML has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 MML ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L26 MML find?
L26 MML passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; front to rear brake pipes covered by under panels.

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